Yin & Young EP33 - Actor/Martial Artist Tiger Sheu

Yin & Young Episode 33 is here with Actor, Martial Artist Tiger Sheu! Tiger and James (Dan was unable to join this time) chop it up in our longest podcast to date!Highlights:* Tiger’s journey from Dallas to LA* LA culture shock and the daily existential crisis* Racism faced growing up.* Finding a connection with Chinese martial arts.* Family dynamics, being a latchkey kid* Discussion of the infamous “Asian or Gay?” Details article. * “You’re hot for an Asian guy” (1h35m mark)* Martial Arts Corner: Tiger’s experience in Shaolin, Wushu, and Muay Thai* Language Corner: * Japanese: 反面教師 - Hanmen kyōshi - lit. reverse teacher. Interpretation: Learning from other peoples’ mistakes. * Mandarin: 對牛彈琴 - Duìniútánqín - lit. playing piano for a cow. Interpretation: Know you’re audience.* Advice to one’s younger self: Don’t put so much pressure on yourself; your personal mistakes do not mean you’ve failed on behalf of your parents and ancestors.* Tiger’s Guy Mezger story: “Don’t call me master.” (2h15m mark)* In Memoriam: Elizabeth Sung (1954 - 2018): a pioneer actress in film/tv and a mentor to many Asian American performers. * About her: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0839287/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm * Elizabeth Sung Memorial Scholarship Fund: https://www.vconline.org/elizabethsungfund/---Yin & Young links:* Main Website: http://www.jamesyshih.com/yin-young-podcast/* iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/…/yin-young-podcast-…/id1185421015…* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yinyoungpodcast/* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkvtVW6pVPeKFn7H_6ai8lA?* Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/yin-young-podcast